All O Types with the semi forward control short bonnet - Civvy ones were OB's , wartime issue square fronts to civilians were OW ( pic 1) and military square fronts were OY ( 3 tonners). Lighter K 30cwt and M 3 ton types had a longer bonnet. The Bedford OY army 3 tonner played a major part in winnin...

Often find ' check if a vehicle is taxed' website useful for ID if you have a reg . number - Vehicle make: WINGET Date of first registration: January 1989 Year of manufacture: 1989 Cylinder capacity (cc): 0 cc CO₂Emissions: Not available Fuel type: DIESEL Export marker: No Vehicle status: SORN in pl...

Bit of a 999 theme here , both Scarborough last week , tracked lifeboat 'launching system' cost £1.2m and the boat was £2m ( paid for by Mr Plaxton of coach body fame who still make coaches in Scarborough) Craig http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/618_2B55O40K05OGO1506194789.jpg htt...